Lula Irene Baird

David married Elizabeth R. Wagner about 1863 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina. Elizabeth (daughter of David Wagner and Catherine Arnold) was born about 1844; died about 1914; was buried about 1914. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Franklin married Catherine 'Caty' Moody on 20 Aug 1828 in North Carolina, , , . Catherine (daughter of Edward Moody and Virginia Frances "Fanny" Carter) was born on 10 Jan 1796 in North Carolina, , , ; died on 18 Dec 1860 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

See Article #666 in the Johnson County History Book.

David married Catherine Arnold about 1828 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Catherine (daughter of William C. Arrendell and Mrs William (Arnold)) was born about 1809 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died about 1884 in Powers, , Coos County, Oregon. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Bedent married Mary Harmon about 1795. Mary (daughter of Cutliff Harman and Susan Fouts) was born about 1775 in Rowan County, , , North Carolina; died about 1855 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; was buried in Baird Cemetery, , Watauga County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Edward married Virginia Frances "Fanny" Carter on 17 Mar 1794 in Botetourt County, , , Virginia. Virginia (daughter of William Carter) was born about 1775 in Shenandoah County, , , Virginia; died on 1 Jan 1838 in Ashe County, , , North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

There are some researchers who believe that Fanny Carter was a sister of Landon C. Carter, and the daughter of John Carter. The Carter family were early settlers of Northeastern Tennessee.

Jacob married Sarah (Wagner). [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Johnson County, TN Will Book, Vol. I, pp. 165-167

LAST WILL & TESTAMENT OF THE LATE WILLIAM ARNOLD, DECEASED. FEBRUARY 15TH, 1856.

Being in my right mind--and being desirous to arrange all my earthly concerns before my reasoning powers are deranged or enfeebled by disease-I make this as my last Will and Testament (viz).

1st. I desire to be buried in a plain neat Christian Manner. 2nd. I desire after my decease--and after the payment of all just demands against my estate the following arrangemeres take place (viz).

First--I will and bequeath to my wife, Mary the free and uncontrolled use and management of the farm on which I now live and which is supposed to contain about one hundred acres during her natural life--if she still remain my widow.

Secondly--After her decease I will and bequeath the aforesaid farm to my two sons, William B. C. and Aquiller M. Arnold.

Thirdly--I will and bequeath to my three daughters Clarenda, Jane and Sarah S. Arnold when they become of age--each one to have one cow, one bed and one horse, saddle and bridle.

Fourthly--I will and bequeath to my two sons John R. and Daniel M. Arnold one dollar each, also I will and bequeath to my three daughters Catherine, Mary and Elizabeth one dollar each and one to the son of my daughter Anny.

Fiffhly--I will and bequeath that my wife Mary and her children; have the free use and control of my whole personal estate as well as real after the payment of all just claims.

Sixthly--I will and bequeath that all notes, bond or claims that I may have at the time of my decease and all the money that may be on hand be collected and applied to the Education or schooling of my wife Mary's children.

Seventhly--I will and bequeath that any interest I may have in the copper mines of North Carolina be divided equally among the children of my wife Mary and that the same be so managed as to aid in the mental improvement of my wife Mary sons and daughters.

Eighthly--I nominate and appoint Alex McEwen as the Executor of this my last Will and Testament.

William Arnold (Seal)

Signed, sealed and delivered in our presence this 15th day of Feby. 1856.

Alex McEwen J. W. Kidd

STATE OF TENNESSEE } JOHNSON COUNTY }

I, Frederick Slimp, Clerk of the County Court in and for the said County do certify that at the May Term 1863 of said Court the within last Will & Testament was exhibited & Duly proved by the subscribing -Mtness in open Court & ordered to be recorded. Witness, Fred Slimp, Clk.

By A. Bradfute, D. C.

LETTERS TESTAMENTARY TO ALEX MCEWEN ON THE ESTATE OF WILLIAM ARNOLD, DECEASED.

STATE OF TENNESSEE} JOHNSON COUNTY } COUNTY COURT, MAY TERM 1863.

It appearing to the County Court, now in session that William Arnold has died leaving a written Will and appointed Alex McEwen, Executor (who declines acting) and the Court being satisfied as to your claim to the Administration with the Will Annexed, and you having ordered that Letters of Administration be issued to you.

These are therefore to authorize and empower you to take into your possession and control all the goods, chattels, claims and papers of said intestate and return a true and perfect inventory thereof to our next County Court, to collect and pay all debts and to do and transact all the duties in relation to said estate which lawfully devolve on you as Administrator with the Will Annexed and after having settled up said estate to deliver the residue thereof to those who are by law entitled.

Witness, Fred Slimp, Clerk of said Court at office this 6th day of May 1863.

Fred Slimp, Clk.

By A. Bradlute, D. C.

William married Mrs William (Arnold) about 1802 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]